Thursday, March 4, 2010

The Greatest Job in the World!

Through the work week, I'm a Senior Consultant (read Programmer in tights) for a company in Toronto that designs and builds financial documents. But by "night" (and on weekends) I'm a Children's Party Planner!

Here are the top ten reasons why being a Children's Party Planner is the greatest job in the world:

1. Shopping. Lots of it.

2. Colour. It's a very flamboyant world where sparkles, twinkle lights, feather boas and balloons fill the space around me.

3. I make kids smile. From the moment they get their treasure box invitation.

4. Birthday cake. Sometimes a hazard of the job, but I'll take my chances.

About Me

It's my party and I'll cry if I want to! Don't you wish life were like that? Cross your arms, stick out your lower lip and stamp your little foot.
I've seen my share of birthday parties as a children's party planner, mom of three children, two dogs, two rabbits and one rat - yes, they have birthdays too!
Anecdotes, advice and the occasional cry of despair but never surrender are what you'll find.
I'm here all week. Tip your waiter. Try the veal.